JR Tokai held its first-ever resident briefing session in Shizuoka City on May 26th regarding construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, outlining measures for water resource management and environmental conservation as the company seeks to gain local support ahead of the start of construction in Shizuoka Prefecture. (News On Japan)

Traditional rice planting was held on May 27th in Shirakawa-go, Gifu Prefecture, where women dressed as saotome carefully planted Koshihikari rice seedlings as traditional rice planting songs echoed across the historic village. (News On Japan)

A new fully automated freezer warehouse opening in Nagoya in August aims to tackle chronic labor shortages and harsh minus 25-degree working conditions in Japan’s growing frozen food logistics industry, while also introducing environmentally friendly refrigerants and futuristic remote-monitoring systems. (News On Japan)

The US president says he believes Iran wants to reach a deal but there is still no agreement on its terms.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on May 27th that Japan's economy is facing an "oil price shock" as tensions in the Middle East drive up crude oil prices, speaking at an international conference hosted by the central bank. (News On Japan)

Black bears trapped inside box cages have been filmed thrashing about violently and attempting to lunge at handlers, as a sharp rise in bear sightings across Japan this spring raises concerns among local communities and hunters alike. (News On Japan)

Rescuers in Laos have found five villagers alive inside a flooded cave after they were trapped for a week.

Israel's military tells residents of Tyre it will "act forcefully" against the armed group, after another wave of strikes in south and east Lebanon.

Hamas says Mohammed Odeh was killed alongside his wife and two children in a strike on a residential building.

Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 and put on trial last year.

The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.

The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say.

The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say.

Dong Guangping, a police officer turned activist, reached Korean waters after 30 hours at sea.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 after more than 30 years on the run and put on trial last year.

Sarah Smith visits places across the US capital where the president has hung banners, renamed a site or is rebuilding something.

Singh is facing industry backlash over his decision to exit from the upcoming Bollywood film Don 3.

It follows recent protests that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.

It follows recent protests against illegal immigration that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.